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Directed by William Girdler. Cast:William Marshall, Terry Carter, AustinStoker, Carol Speed. A possession filmabout a marriage counselor who becomespossessed by a demon of sexuality, when herfather in law, an exorcist, freed it whilein Africa. He returns home, along with hisson and a policeman to perform an Africanexorcism on her. 92 min. Credits and other information from the InternetMovie Database

Features clips and trailer attractionsfrom black action motion pictures that werefilmed and released in the 1970s. "You'llsee Foxy Brown and Cleopatra Jones-- twochicks with guts. And what about thatbad-ass Fred "The Hammer" Williams, shotfulof lead and he still ain't dead! You'llvisit The Mack Superfly and Blacula--thesebrothers have drive and don't take no jive!So turn on your black light, sit back anddig this compilation of Black action!"Films reviewed: Blacula,Monkey Hustle, The Mack, Dr.

In this groundbreaking documentary fromthe Independent Film channel, filmmakerIsaac Julien takes us back to the early 70sand the explosion of blaxploitation films,today one of American cinema's most belovedcult genres. Featuring a wealth of footagefrom classic films and interviews with keyplayers the film thoroughly exploresblaxploitation films from their breakoutcasting and unforgettable soundtracks tothe outrageous fashions and over-the-topstory lines. 2002. 56 min.

Directed by Eddie Romero. Cast: Pam Grier, Margaret Markov, Sid Haig, LynnBorden, Zaldy Zschornack, LaurieBurton. Two extradited female prisonersin a Philippine jungle prison,prostitute Lee Daniels and guerrillafighter Karen Brent, will do anythingto escape. Their chance comes during atransport on which they are shackledtogether. After killing a guard theyare on the run for their lives,igniting a bloody shoot out betweengangsters and a group ofrevolutionaries. 86 min.Credits and other information from theInternet Movie Database

Directed by William A. Levey. Cast:John Hart, Ivory Stone, Andrea King, LizRenay, Roosevelt Jackson. Eddie is aVietnam veteran who loses his arms and legswhen he steps on a land mine, but abrilliant surgeon is able to attach newlimbs. Unfortunately an insanely jealousassistant (who has fallen in love withEddie's fiance) switches Eddie's DNAinjections, transforming him into agigantic killer. 87 min. Credits and other information from the InternetMovie Database

Directed by Haile Gerima. Cast: BarbaraO., Johnny Weathers, Susan Williams. Apowerful drama of a black woman livingon welfare in the Los Angeles Wattsghetto, trying to care for her daughterafter being stranded alone by her man'simprisonment for a crime he didn'tcommit. 98 min. Online Access through LFLFC.